Marquette Social Scene

11/10/2015

Good luck with your treatment John. We need a voice in Lansing.

Local representative John Kivela (D-Marquette) said he was arrested for driving under the influence just outside of the state capital. Inbox: Rep. John Kivela (D-Marquette) says he was arrested Monday for OUIL near Lansing, plans to seek treatment for alcoholism. — Gongwer News Service (…

11/02/2015

10/20/2015

The 906 Sports Bar & Grill has a new toy in Downtown Marquette. Just in time for Winter too!

Everyone knows the Verabar in downtown Marquette. It’s the lone true night club in the county, open twice a week for people to get their dance on. So what are you going to do with that huge space in the middle of the week? For the Ghiardis, the brothers that own the Verabar and the …

10/02/2015

The Board of Light and Power wants to build a new natural gas facility, and boy, do they want you to pay for it.

During Wednesday’s U.P. Energy Summit, a SEMCO representative said that there was no firm guarantee that they would be able to supply enough natural gas for expanded operations in the Upper Peninsula. That is a big blow to the Board of Light and Power, who are finally ready to unveil a $65 million n…

09/29/2015

The Clark Lambros park is a go as the Marquette City Commission approves the project 6-1, 5-2, 5-2 in three related votes. Mike Conley voted no for all three saying it would cost too much to operate while Cambensy voted no on the second and third issues due to a building being constructed east of Lakeshore Boulevard, but said she supposed the park.

09/04/2015

It is true, Marquette City Manager Bill Vajda has resigned. Learn how the city will handle the resignation and transition as they look for a new manager.

At 9 a.m. this morning, longtime Marquette City Manager Bill Vajda submitted his letter of resignation with Mayor Mike Coyne. “Please accept this letter as notice of my intent to resign the position of City Manager,” Vajda wrote. “(It) has been my honor and privilege to serve.” Coyne said that he he…

09/04/2015

Multiple reports in that Marquette City Manager Bill Vajda has put in his notice with the city. More to follow soon.

08/31/2015

Due to other schedules, we have been unofficially off for the most part all of August. So to make up for it, we will have some big news tonight and live tweet the Marquette City Commission meeting. Due to some of the problems at last meeting, budget sessions and private battles with local businesses, the meeting should be somewhere between mildly entertaining and a Benny Hill sketch. Follow along with on twitter. https://twitter.com/mqtsocialscene

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08/04/2015

It doesn't bring him back, but hopefully it can add some closure to those that knew him locally.

A 17-year-old girl from Immokalee, Fla. has been charged regarding the hit-and-run accident that killed Northern Michigan University Alumnus Evan Shepherd, according to NBC 2 in Ft. Myers. Yariza Herrara was arrested at a juvenile detention center on Monday. Herrara is accused of leaving the scene o…

07/24/2015

The Marquette Electricians have announced that they are ceasing operations. More info to come.

07/24/2015

The derby is in town this weekend. Last chance for cheap tickets!

We have Tickets for the next home event hosted by Marquette's Dead River Derby Women's Roller Derby Team. The double-header bout is Saturday, July 25th at Lakeview Arena. Proceeds from the event will benefit UPAWS. Doors, for this special event, open at 5 PM with the first bout against starting at 6…